What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist - Naples, FL (Full Time) position at Nicklaus Children's Hospital?
Description
Outstanding Opportunities for a Child and Adolescent Psychologist and Mental Health Therapist in Naples, Florida
Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 307-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have exceptional opportunities for a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in pediatric psychology, and a mental health therapist. Candidates should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children, which includes delivering on Nicklaus Children’s brand promise of a care environment where every child matters most.
This program will integrate psychological consultation and brief therapy to patients in two pediatrician offices in the city of Naples, on Florida’s Southwest Coast. The team will work closely with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive psychological services to children and adolescents, including conducting consultations, providing brief therapy, and collaborating with medical staff to support the overall well-being of young patients. P sychological intakes will be completed at the pediatrician's office and outpatient follow ups will take place in a nearby office. Virtual and in-person visits will be offered to the families. The clinicians will also provide peer-to-peer consultation to the pediatricians and their teams regarding clinical care of patients. There is an opportunity to run therapy groups in one of the pediatrician's offices.
Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care,” Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” and People magazine’s “50 Companies That Care.” Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.
The city of Naples , perched on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, is famous for its high-end shopping , world-class arts and culture , sophisticated dining , family fun and outdoor adventures .
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Qualified candidates please contact :
Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter
joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-3510
nicklauschildrens.org / NCPS
Job Summary
Provides psychological services.
Job Specific Duties
- Completes and oversees therapist documentation and record keeping for quality, appropriateness, and completeness.
- Ensures all psychological treatment programs demonstrate evidence-based outcomes.
- Oversee the completion of the initial psychosocial evaluation within the first 2 sessions including a DSM diagnosis, clinical observations, and recommendations in the form of a treatment plan.
- Provides direct care, psychological therapies, and evaluations to patients.
- Provides in-service training to staff, interns, students, the hospital and community.
- Provides intern and student supervision to ensure assigned psychological treatments and assessment procedures are completed.
- Responsible for reviewing and completing ongoing documentation and progress notes for each visit / session of the patients' treatment goals and patients' response to therapy on a timely basis.
- Schedules patient appointments and sessions within 24 hrs from assignment.
- Completes outpatient charges for staff immediately after session; maintains organized records which can be easily accessed in case of discrepancies.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Job : Psychiatry
Primary Location :
Florida-Naples-North Naples Hospital
Department :
NAPLES-PSYCHOLOGY-3100-455622
Job Status
Full Time
